The ULTIMATE Recap of Final Fantasy IX (RECAPitation)

An in-depth plot summary of Final Fantasy IX explaining everything that happened.
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NOTE: This IS an edited re-upload of my original 2015 video, as it was claimed and taken down by KZbin.
NOTE 2: I am pronouncing Zidane how Final Fantasy Dissidia does (like the futbol player).
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[@OniBlackMage]

EDIT: Before you post, google how to pronounce Zidane before being wrong and embarrassing yourself. Exhibit 2: Check out Final Fantasy Dissidia sometime. In January 2015 I uploaded the original FF9 RECAPitation, however after three and a half years of no issues, KZbin bots suddenly flagged, claimed, and took down the video. I have re-recorded the script, re-edited the video, and uploaded it in HD (so here's hoping it stays up this time). Thank you for your patience with the interruption to my existing production schedule, and please re-share the newer, better-quality version in case you have it linked somewhere.

[@josegallegos6010]

Is Dangarompa V3 killing harmony is next or you're going to do a pull on the ones you want recaps?

[@OniBlackMage]

It's safe to say DR V3 is coming very soon.

[@biggusdickusiv5883]

I remember when you originally uploaded this, it's shitty you had to fix it

"What happened in final fantasy IX (RECAPitation)" RECAPitation ;p

[@firetarrasque4667]

I'm so sorry KZbin took it down. You did amazing with the reupload.

[@jamesphilipnaguit2332]

eiko's love letter is one of the best funny moments in Final Fantasy

[@KnightElemental]

Not as funny as receiving and giving cancer.

[@BubatzBlaster420]

the pissingscene was way better imo :D

[@bee6377]

It's the best moment in the game. It's the equivalent of the coin toss from 6 or reds father in 7.

[@noahwilson1410]

@@BubatzBlaster420 what scene?

[@BubatzBlaster420]

@@noahwilson1410 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHrQeaGMeKyCj9E

[@pmanlicious7117]

This game is literally masterpiece. I love character and skill building system

[@SheepShade]

Finished it on switch for the first time today, beautiful game

[@SkyTowerKurogane]

I really like Kuja. The fact that he saved the party in the end, shows a really neat bit of character development, which, is just what Kuja, as a character was missing. Nice closure.

[@bunnieskitties293]

Especially because they didnt bludgeon you over the face with that fact. You have to pay attention to know that even happened.

[@KOTEBANAROT]

Notice how the villains in FF9 die regretting their decisions in life. They wished they lived life full of love and companionship, instead of pursuing hollow dreams of power. Also interesting how Brahne is comforted by Garnet and Kuja by Zidane. Death is tragic and unavoidable, but it also brought them true appreciation of life.

[@Flatearth69]

Im guessing u just spoiled the entire game for a lot of people like me niice job but also thanks man

[@jesseherman5540]

Thx for the reupload I love listening to these on road trips and was sad to see your upload for my favorite entry in the series was taken down. Good luck with this upload.

[@OniBlackMage]

You know, I had a colleague suggest turning these in audio-only versions for services like soundcloud and such and I've been considering it. Do these still make sense/entertain enough as just audio?

[@jesseherman5540]

@@OniBlackMage yes. But I only have used them to refresh myself on stories I've experienced before so I couldn't speak for a story I know nothing about. They usually cover damn near everything that could be covered though so I believe they'd work out anyways.

[@indigo.s]

I love your editing and remembering cutscenes, but it would still be nice just audio!

[@benCANNIBAL]

@@OniBlackMage having these on Spotify would be fantastic I've just listened to this in work and only glanced at the video a couple of times because it's well added but if you made some for Spotify I'd definitely listen there, also thanks for the video ff has always been my favourite game series and I knew a lot less than I remember I remember kuja being the main bad guy but I had zero knowledge if gardland your layout is brilliant and you're entertaining to watch so keep them up!

[@retrogamerdad9621]

@@OniBlackMage Yes, if you spoke more slowly.

[@iloy2554]

Man, i was so busy completing those chocobo sidequest I forget how good this story is!! This is the first FF game I beat. A special place in my heart.

[@TwistyxFlips]

my favorite ff of all time i could watch this for the story over and over again

[@fawb2086]

TwistyxFlips is it really???

[@Shrimpcake]

Ah man this brought tears to my eyes. My first ever Final Fantasy game that holds so many memories :')

[@silverslider562]

Great recap! During my 1st play though Necron seemed to come out of nowhere. I remember it felt weird and kind of confusing for Kuja to be the main antagonist for most of the game and then at the very end you fight some other character who was never mentioned throughout the story who seems to just appear out of nowhere... I still feel it would’ve made more sense for Kuja himself to just clearly transform into Necron.. to me at least that way the last boss will have more of a logical connection to the main antagonist of the game.

[@milemile4813]

But Kuja saves you from the implosion that happens when the party defeats Necron. So it wouldnt make more sense. But yeah, i agree. Necron is basically a wtf moment. A large part of the games lore is wtf for me, but i guess every ffs lore is a bit wtf 😆

[@michaelcristello8543]

Man I totally agree with this. The necron part always bothered me. I think I just rewrote the story in my head and eliminated necron all together, and made kuja my final boss. Or in the very least have necron and the rest of those beasts as summons that kuja couldn't control 🤷‍♂️

[@silverslider562]

@@michaelcristello8543 I did the same 😂😂👍

[@garfreeek]

Necrom as a final Summon... Yep I'm staying with that one, makes more sense!

[@briancroyle9388]

I agree, this is why IX has always been one of the weaker final fantasy games for me. Whereas VII did a good job of building up to the idea that Cloud is not who you think he is they really seemed to drop that in with Zidane at the last minute. Also Kuja's motivations make little sense as he wants to assert his independence from Garland and prove that he is more than just a tool with an expiration date by doing exactly what Garland wanted? Most of his decisions seem to be "so the game can happen" and lack consistency.

[@Paragonofcynicism]

Final Fantasy IX still best final fantasy. Sound track, themes, beautiful scenery, the game had it all.

[@Stryder467]

It's pretty... ahem, screwed up that you had to reupload this, but I am immensely pleased that you have put the time down to do some re-editing. Thanks a lot! Vivi is one of the best characters in the entire Final Fantasy series. His influence is ultimately why I played it through multiple times over the years. Although, I have some criticisms for it, it definitely tells an interesting story about the will to live, even if your time is whittled down to your final days. Thanks very much for revisiting this battlefield. I'll see you on the next one!

[@nekotorin]

I still dont get why you only have so few subs, your videos are so well made and are very interesting to watch and a lot more people need to see them

[@joshpaw9606]

I've re-watched all of your final fantasy videos so many times i just love the series and they are good videos to watch at night to get ready for bed. Your a seriously underrated youtuber.

[@fawb2086]

Josh Paw have you played it though? Ffix

[@yujit4n]

I cried at the end. The nostalgia is real. Omg my all time favorite FF game 😭😭

[@tshxxmx]

Same!

[@PelvicGaming]

I still get emotional at the ending. Thank you for the wonderful recap.

[@TOOLAPC68]

The 11 year old in me says Garnet is Bae.

[@user-pp3tn2lt3q]

Probably my favorite female character in Final Fantasy. *Probably* . Because Terra still exists...

[@goobermagoob9160]

Preemier Freya would like a word. Rat wife for life.

[@pogman3982]

@Lady O ok but why does kuja dress like a stripper?

[@Hydralysk445]

@@pogman3982 Because he looks fabulous and it'd be a crime to cover it up!

[@namidosega7961]

@@pogman3982 because he was best girl.

[@chillinoutmaxin4630]

I love how you ended the vid with one of the songs, Rose of May (Loss of Me) - it's my fave!

[@felipe180288]

wow this game is my favorite FF and every time i get to see your RECAPitation it recandles my love for that game ...thanks for the reupload

[@smurfyday]

*rekindles

[@change929]

nice work here, came here from your 8 recap and i have to say my ears appreciate the elevated quality in audio

[@SwissArmyDud]

Over 70 hours of game, summerized in 40min. Very well done. Kuddos. This was the best game my 12yo me ever played and to this day remains as my top 1. Loved the video

[@davidbrown180]

Damn the ending gets me everytime. 😂 😢

[@gandalfgrey91]

David Brown I forgot that Vivi dies in the end, that really choked me up.

[@DrThursdaythe12th]

@SoCrazyItsTrue yeah. I think it's why you don't see him, but his sons. I didn't realise he wrote the letter though. I always thought it was from dagger to deal with her grief.

[@iwilliams1128]

SoCrazyItsTrue I just watched it too. When Zidane revealed himself at the end. 😭

[@16-bitflipp]

Vivi's farewell letter breaks my heart everytime...

[@FandeREvil]

I'm not crying, you're crying!

[@mikhailvarkovsky4150]

"Farewell. My memories will be part of the sky" Poor Vivi. Press F to pay respects

[@Inogat]

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[@Malgan90]

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[@cookiesboi5]

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[@danielclark-hughes692]

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[@gstylez0107]

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[@seventhfloor92]

These are my favorite uploads, beautiful video my friend. Can't wait for the next one!

[@MrWader76]

I know you had to re-upload this because KZbin sucks, but I'm really glad you did so I could experience it again

[@XenoflareBahamut]

Final Fantasy IX is my favourite Final Fantasy

[@brandonbumby397]

Exaflare Bahamut 6 is mine. I haven’t played 9 yet

[@cookiesboi5]

9&10

[@Laughingman923]

@@brandonbumby397 If you loved 6 you will love 9.

[@danielclark-hughes692]

Ah, I see you are an intellectual

[@gstylez0107]

@@brandonbumby397 You're missing out on the greatest ff in the series.. and I've played them all

[@RaphaelSloanYusukeUrimeshi]

This is a classic Final Fantasy and shows that high fantasy can be relevant to this day. If they are looking for direction for FFXVI this game should serve as a road map!

[@JayTohab]

I don’t really consider this “high” fantasy, which actually makes this even more impressive; you don’t have to be a LOTR or DA fan to enjoy this.

[@phanboy8059]

@@JayTohab DA?

[@JayTohab]

Phan Boy Dragon Age*

[@phanboy8059]

@@JayTohab Thanks.

[@juliocosta2944]

Not "high" fantasy, more like steampunk medieval/modern age setting

[@nochilldil2414]

Oni, your videos are timeless. Thank you for the effort put into these, the quality shows

[@Songiiee]

I thought I was tripping since I swore I saw this. Boo for KZbin doing such a thing. Anyways thanks for the reupload. You're the best!!

[@aprilmintacpineda2713]

Of all the games that I completed, this is the one I'll never forget, I remember playing this when I was 7, it was remarkable, I was all "wow" at it, it's story left an impact to me that I carry until today that I'm 25 years old.

[@marcosalas6413]

Such a great game, yet complex. Thanks for taking the time to simplify the story.

[@omegaweapon116]

I'm just watching to refresh my memory. I'm finally about to beat this game after 24 years lol

[@Benjamin00lll]

Thank you for re-uploading this. I used this series of yours when deciding which Final Fantasy to play first. (playing the mobile ports, ofc)

[@LeoPlayok]

Fantastic recap! Due to circumstances, I dropped the game on the third disc some 6 months ago. Now I'm picking it up again, and this video was perfect to refresh my memory on the story. Thank you so much!

[@garfieldisntfat]

These series are so comprehensive and solid all throughout. Love watching em ~

[@princedarienlover]

I must say I love these Recaptations OBM, thats Why I'm subscribed to your channel

[@SongoftheLute]

Wonderful video, thanks for all your hard work. Its a real treasure for fans like me.

[@nickrispoli2532]

man this video brought back such happy memories. thanks man

[@ArcherBodkin]

Poor Freya :( The Invincible was introduced as the ultimate ship you can get on Final Fantasy III, Garland has the same name as the main antagonist from Final Fantasy who turned into Chaos in the end, The Four Elemental Guardians are shoutouts from the Fiends you fight in FFI and Garnett's first name is Sara, coinciding with the Princess' name in the first game as well. Other locales in IX also seem to coincide with past entries' places like the first game just as well.

[@obadiahkilgore2964]

Good eye

[@nivodeus]

They did a great job indeed. I have the guide book, and it did say that they want to give a homage to the classic and went back with classic Crystal setup. I never knew all these small gimmick, but wow.

[@ZeroX7649]

@@nivodeus It was meant to be a tribute. So Garland, the 4 Fiends from FF1, Deathgaze, Pandemonium, Mt. Gulug, Garland, Vivi's design, Atomos etc. Are all references.

[@tjongdavid1921]

The Twin Moons mentioned during the play are ripped directly from IV as well. Z/Thorn's a shoutout to Kefka maybe?

[@mcihay246]

@@tjongdavid1921 Not just Kefka, but also the twin mages of Mysidia. Palom and Porom.

[@mskiara18]

I express my thanks for recording this video, though I have not played Final Fantasy 9 the lore presented here inspires me to one day play in the future.

[@MidosujiSen]

I stopped playing 3 months ago around halfway through disk 3, so I had to make sure I recapped before going back in. This is really well made, thanks.

[@MidosujiSen]

Ended up being an absolute masterpiece, can't believe it was 4 years ago already.

[@Strrroke]

This Final Fantasy had the most insane team of main characters. I played it so long ago though, that completely forgot what the story is about.

[@raymondtan760]

Your voice is so dreamy and love falling asleep to these Recapitations so keep it up! Naturally I re-watch videos the next day if I fall asleep of course :D

[@ff8123]

I have always felt like this was the LAST final fantasy with a perfectly coherent plot. The rules stay the same the whole game.

[@garfreeek]

I get it, up to the shenanigans with that Chrystal.... So they wanted to kill everyone to siphon the souls of Terra onto Gaia. They do that through the lifa tree. That's why the 4 major cities were ruined. But what's that Chrystal doing there?! 😂

[@StuartLegomanLittle]

You imply that the plots were never confusing before

[@ff8123]

@@StuartLegomanLittle I don't think I implied that. This was the last one. None made after made sense. That doesn't mean all the ones before it had easy plots. It doesn't.

[@ff8123]

@@garfreeek going to be honest with you. I do not remember anything about the Chrystal. At all.

[@garfreeek]

@@ff8123 it was literally like! Hey the alien vessels are worshiping that thing from the front cover! And now Kuja is there before it! And now Kuja totally changed all his motives and wants to kill everyone and doesn't need a reason anymore! Oh because he was a puppet to Garl.... And he's dead... It's Kuja again! With a dragon he can summon! And now he's dead and the Chrystal broke.... I think... And now all life is dea.... Death is literally the final boss? He's had it with this constant people living and he was the true puppet masters, puppet master, puppets master! (He controlled Garland, who controlled Kuja, who controlled Garland, who controlled... Those Jokers! ) But now no one is dead, and the tree is dying, and here's that show REMEMBER! (I thought that was so cute! )

[@manuel_youtube_ttt]

Excellent descriptions of the party around the Necron part.

[@juanmarailgun7783]

My favorite of them all. Back in the day I wasn't able to beat it. On my first try because I just couldn't defeat Nekron, but later when I became good at RPGs I could, yet my PS1 was old, and would stutter to a crash during the loading of the first FMV after the fight. I'm glad I finally know how it ends... And sad about Vivi dying

[@geffbob8960]

Thanks for this review!! I just came back to playing IX after a like 4 year break due to work and I needed to remember what had happened

[@Oakshield2]

Final Fantasies 6 to 10 were all masterpieces. But this one takes the cake.

[@KryptoKnightly]

Only part that is heartbreaking was realizing vivi stopped before Zidane made it back.

[@killjoypoprocks]

Mr. Oni Black Mage, I want to say thank you for uploading this. Many years ago I got halfway though disc 3 and then my lost my memory card. I couldn't bring myself to replay 30+ hours but wanted to know what happens in the ending. thank you :3

[@octocattraveler]

My favorite FF! Zidane and Garnet are the best couple of the series!

[@pookiebear4444]

And this is the origin story of scientology lol

[@aredjayc2858]

It's way too similar

[@Amozu]

Pookie Bear 😂😂😂😂

[@Zeppelee]

IX, along with VI, are my favorite Final Fantasy games. It's a shame that the future games couldn't re-capture the magic that both VI and IX had, although I did enjoy IV, X, and XII. I was, also, overjoyed that Vivi made an appearance in Kingdom Hearts 2, alongside a certain theoretical physicist (from another series) having a pseudo-cameo in XV.

[@ericrhodes5174]

It's true. After 10 the magic just kind of fizzled out. Final Fantasy's heyday has come and gone. Yet SE still insists on running it into the ground.

[@mikemiken1963]

Didnt like VII?

[@GzzGtu20]

@@ericrhodes5174 pretty sure people still enjoy the new games like you have enjoy the games up to FFX 👀

[@AlexanderMcNulty92]

I nearly cried from the RECAPitation. I finally understand what happened I my favorite game.

[@brandonbumby2356]

This had some of the best damn music in the entire series. Granted some songs are used from other games but well done!

[@dmrc43]

I feel like I should re download this awesome game...

[@adiksaff]

More reasons to bask upon FF 9’s greatness? YES PLEASE!!!

[@strikedizzle]

Am I the only one who pronounces it Zi Dayne

[@BooyahAmigos]

no im pretty sure thats the right way, it doesnt read anyway like "zi don"

[@PeterLeo]

There are a few names he is pronouncing very wrong

[@hiimizuru7765]

Peebo Saxon It’s a matter of how a Japanese person would say it. They pronounce it as Zee-Da-Ne with each syllable emphasised. That’s most likely why he says it as Zee-Dawn. I prefer using the name and pronunciation used by the company. It’s their creation after all.

[@shimmyzucchini7865]

It's like Zinedine Zidane. :D

[@themarky2714]

His name is spelled as ジタン (Jitan) in Japanese so Zi-dahn is closer to Zi-Dayne. It's pronounced in Dissidia as the former. His name is likely a reference to a character in Hironobu Sakaguchi's first ever game.

[@michaeledwards3548]

This is still my favorite game periods but I grew up during the ps1 and ps2 era and even today still my fav game of all time

[@theempireffc]

Seeing the summons in those FMVs was the best thing ever

[@GingerJon93]

I just beat this game again over the weekend so this is perfect timing for anything I might have missed.

[@Razgriz198]

holy crap! i beat this game 4x and just recently as well and somehow i never knew garnet was a replacement to another garnet who had died...

[@kanvaros4451]

Love your recapitations, I just toss them on in the background and mellow

[@JoseMartinez-jm1bu]

Great job. Loved this one much better than VIII . Liked and subscribed.

[@nochilldil2414]

OMG yes I was just going to get back into my last FF9 save and this is perfect to get caught back up with the story! new HD version PogChamp

[@pisicafairy]

My favorite part of IX is the ATE (Active Time Event..?hopefully I remember this correctly),it shows how story and writing is crucial part of IX. A satisfying experience for story-driven player like me.

[@Bhg265]

ATE really took it to a different level

[@Xalmuster]

Are you planning at any point on doing a recap of Vagrant Story as well? How about Ogre Battle and Tactics Ogre? I would love to see more Matsuno stuff on your channel! 😁

[@OniBlackMage]

Vagrant Story I don't have an issue with, and as much as I would like to recap the Ogre series, it's in the same camp as the Shin Megami Tensei series: I want to tell their dark stories, but they have so many endings to reflect choices and not really canon routes, so I don't know how I should approach it.

[@naarcissus]

+1 for Vagrant Story.

[@EvanTomiko]

I played this game a lot. I love it. The cards game was entertaining. My favs was Vivi, Freya ad Steiner.

[@ikkeheltvanlig]

36:47 so cool that Hades acknowledges it if you've killed Ozma. Did not know that.

[@kajakun]

16:17 that thing scared me to death back then.

[@carlb1874]

Best final fantasy it’s good to see it again

[@onlyforrent]

I loved this game, more than ever. Played 4 times with and without guide. 147h game

[@lafindutemps7206]

You forgot about Gaia and Terra reuniting at the very end, but thanks, it's a nice recap !

[@meeeberperson]

Ahh, the game that solidified my love of Alexander. Such a good summon.

[@BEATmyguest31]

Thank you so much for this! Enjoyed the game the first 5-10 hours, but then it got stale pretty quick. By the time i had reached the card tournament i was completely Done. But still wanting to see how it ended i had all the info i needed to understand the big reveals. Saved me probably 10-15 hours of my life :D

[@johnnydkota5709]

Really? I loved the game

[@robkuro8564]

What? KZbin took down your Final Fantasy vids!? The fiends, anyway thxs for the vids man, I always love listening to them while working. Will you do the Wild Arms series one day?

[@OniBlackMage]

One day for sure

[@robkuro8564]

ah yeah boi lol

[@aspieatheist6040]

This is my favorite FF game of all time.

[@jacobramos2903]

Man I really want to play this game it’s such a masterpiece , but I sadly don’t have a PlayStation.

[@NyrinTriball]

Since I'm an emotional bitch, the ending always got some form of tears in my eyes after having gone another 30-40 hours with the game for another trip around Gaia.

[@pmanlicious7117]

I spent 90+ hours. I was completing all side quest, all weapon, armor and accessories collection. All card collection. Beat ozma and hades.

[@neuro1073]

@@pmanlicious7117 .......ok.......

[@nightspideraudits6346]

Wow ur voice is sooo relaxing and dreamy, you take your time to word this soo its easy to listen too, no that was sarcasm, its like ur attacking my ears

[@chriswinkler284]

From Stiltskin to Mocchi: The myst is gone. Is this a blessing...or a curse? I love the Lifa Tree track at 18:49.

[@DecisiveThreat204]

My favorite FF game! always cried at the end when I knew Vivi was actually dead =(

[@MyKamiFox]

Great channel. Would love to see a Shadow Hearts 1 & 2 Recap. Both games' stories are linked and so tragically beautiful T_T

[@omarcuevas439]

everytime i see the name Zidane, i always think of the french soccer player...

[@kichan]

Well, the game world is inspired by France. So if this guy was relevant before 2000 it's likely he may have been named after him.

[@omarcuevas439]

@@kichan I did not know that tidbit. Zidane helped France win their first world cup in 98!

[@steviegynwa1490]

Its fucking football not soccer and hes not named after Zinedine zidane the football player!!

[@SaiyanGamer95]

I think I heard that Zidane's name was changed in French to avoid confusion with the soccer/futbol player.

[@equipbasicsword]

@@kichan Burmecia and Cleyra are inspired by England and Ireland more likely.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

A wonderful masterpiece that deserves a remake!!

[@josegallegos6010]

Is there a pull for the next recape? I think you should do Dangarompa V3 killing harmony recape, please?

[@mykls8712]

I've never played this final fantasy but damn it looks so gorgeous for a ps1 game!

[@mikemiken1963]

Looks even better now with the remake.

[@amarait2]

nice recap there , i hope we get a remake of this game.

[@x_destinystar]

You are the first person I've heard pronounce their names the same way I do!

[@tshxxmx]

I know right? Finally!

[@matthewholland4782]

Love how Hades was like “oh shit! You killed Ozma!!?!? Oh imma get steam rolled 😭 frick!” Love the little details. This is one of if not my favorite Final Fantasy.

[@whoawtf7419]

These are so great for when you just smash x through dialogue and end up missing important story elements

[@esthiem4388]

You forgot to talk about the part where garnet punches zidane in the ending fmv

[@hanshinlee4937]

I finished it years ago but honestly I have no memory of the story so glad that I can Play it again

[@CaptainCafe]

Awesome summary! Thank you.

[@llamaclipz]

Such a beautiful ending to a perfect game

[@donli197]

Thank you reuploadjng this one is my favorite

[@jubilationle55]

Well done on this video. Thank you!

[@SkarrGaming]

Excellent video. FF9 is in my top three FF games along with 7 and Tactics.

[@raymelpoche9415]

Ff9 must be remade even over 8! I love the story of FF9. I’m 35 so if that ever happens I’d prob be 50 lol

[@GurisaYudistira]

I'd make Baku angry to Zidane before every playthrough, every single time. It is a ritual for a great adventure! I should play this masterpiece again for the fifth time to see the Nero brothers hidden sidequest.